This bill aims to limit the influence of former lawmakers and lobbyists in Congress by imposing stricter rules on lobbying and hiring practices. It seeks to promote transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest.
If you are a former member of Congress, you cannot lobby ever again after leaving office.
Who this affects
Former members of Congress · Congressional staff · Registered lobbyists
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill would ban former members of Congress from lobbying for life after leaving office.
2It would extend the lobbying ban for congressional staff from one year to six years.
3The bill would create a new website for easier public access to lobbyist information.
4It would prevent registered lobbyists from being hired by Congress for six years after lobbying.
5The bill allows exceptions to the hiring ban only for national needs approved by ethics committees.
